SEND Handbook
Whippersnappers have created a very detailed SEND tool kit for parents to access online. Heidi Ahlborn, one of our family support workers has used her own lived experience, as a parent of a child with SEND, to put together this amazing resource which has been illustrated by Nora Payne who previously worked on our “Say it as it is” Film and research project.
The need for the SEND handbook was identified through our parent led research project “Say it as it is”. Parents reported how difficult it was to find information on the internet and wanted to be able to find all the information in one place.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE TOOL KIT
Join our SEND FREE Handbook online training sessions here
Join us for our online training event marking the launch of the Whippersnappers SEND Handbook – a brand-new, practical guide designed to help families navigate the complex world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support. This interactive training is designed for both professionals working with SEND families – including SENCOs, children’s centre staff, social workers, and special school practitioners – and parents/carers of children with SEND. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the handbook’s structure and content, and learn how to use it as a key tool for accessing services, understanding benefits, and signposting support effectively.
“Say it as it is” Film and research project
In 2022 Whippersnappers ran a parent led research project exploring how participating in the creative arts can improve the mental health and wellbeing of SEND children and their families.
This research was documented as a film entitled “Say it as it is” and accompanied by a written report.